That man is working hard, saving money and sending it to his family.
It is the duty of the mother to guide and help the children to study well.
If she just watches T.V, gossips and naps all the time, what can the man living so far away do?
My husband was away from home for over 10 years (1982 to 1992).
My sons were aged 11 and 8 then. We three stayed in our company quarters.
I used to sit with my sons when they studied. I would read/ write/ copy music or dance lessons or do some other useful work.
If they get up early in the morning I will be up before them. In fact 4-30 A.M. had been my rising time for many years. Now it is 5-15. A.M.
My husband would visit us for three days in a year but he will spend a
fortnight with his mother. That helped me and my sons to bond well since we were on our own.
When my sons did very well in the X, XII and IIT JEE, people were praising me more than them.
I was credited with the name tapasvini (whose sole aim was to bring up her sons well).
My neighbor's son would tell me often,
"Aunty! mee abbayile kaadu. evaru mee kaduppulo putttinaa vaaru great avuthaaru!
(Whoever is fortunate to born as your son will surely achieve greatness)
The mother of the episode quoted WILL never impress me. Sorry friend!
What a sad day! More disappointing reply, of all the persons, from V R! I am not expecting sweet lies. I am quite surprised you even considered that! Well, I analyse the subject. Father's obligation is not only earning money; he is also obligated to make efforts to get his children educated. From what you say,his daughter is not exactly educated or qualified to seek an employment.. this father may have gone for few years; but he had an obligation to seek the welfare of the children, to my knowledge, education is one of them.
This man failed his obligation to encourage and persuade his children to get proper education. This man has failed to be with his children to share their growing up process.
You think he must be respected? That sounds like a sweet lie to me!
Thanks for the conversation. You are welcome to the last word.
Cheers!